Eastern Command of Indian Army to host Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023 in Guwahati
Eastern Command of the Indian Army will host a Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023, showcasing the latest in defence technology in Guwahati on 10th and 11th October, the first such event in the state.
It is an initiative to identify cutting-edge technologies needed for solving operational challenges in the Eastern Sector and the Indian Army as a whole.
As per the official statement, the aim of the event is to facilitate Eastern Command in meeting its operational challenges by incorporating contemporary indigenous technology.
In the true spirit of 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat', the event strives to engage a large number of Indian Manufacturers including MSMEs, DRDO, DPSUs, R&D Organisations and Academia, to showcase their latest and the most advanced weapon & equipment technology at the event. It is also an initiative to promote and provide a platform to various start-ups and major players of the defence Industries belonging to Assam and other North Eastern States to showcase their latest innovations in the defence sector.
The two-day-event cum demonstration is being carried out for the first time in the entire North East Region.
It is a joint effort of the Indian Army with the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of Assam. The main objective of the East Tech is to augment the technological knowledge base of the participants and acquaint them with prevalent 'State of Art' technologies and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions available in the defence sector.
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